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BV05 RFZ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

59,816 mi
Last recorded59,816 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 RFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 59,816 miles

Vehicle structure & components/suspension covered in underseal

Fail 9 Aug 2023 59,816 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure & components/suspension covered in underseal

Pass 28 Oct 2022 59,209 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 59,209 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Windscreen is loose (3.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 58,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 57,427 miles

exhaust flexible section slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2020 57,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust flexible section slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2019 56,303 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 55,323 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly perishing advice replace A.S.A.P (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly perishing advice replace A.S.A.P (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 54,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 54,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 53,441 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 52,260 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 51,297 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 49,648 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 46,138 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 46,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 41,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2011 41,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 35,987 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers slightly smearing front screen

Fail 9 Oct 2010 35,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers slightly smearing front screen

Pass 13 Oct 2009 30,638 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 24,927 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 22,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BV05 RFZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV05 RFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV05 RFZ registered?

BV05 RFZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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